Agent Pincher: P is for Penny or Where did money come from?
Concepts
Introduction
Task List
FBK Research Department Memo
To: Agent Penn E. Pincher & 1st Assistant
From: FBK Research Department – request from Supervisor
Re: Research leads
Investigate the sites provided below to complete the memo's requirements.
https://www.moneyfactory.gov/uscurrency.html
The New Currency: About the New $20 Notes
The History of Money
Process
Follow these steps:
- Print out the Agent Notebook.
- For an introduction, review what was assigned in the memo from the FBK Research Department.
- Complete the following virtual field assignments record your information and background research.
Assignment 1:
Use the following site to complete your background study of money.
Assignment 2:
Use the following sites to complete assignment two in your agent notebook.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/1999/04/a-history-of-money/
View “Birth of a Coin ”
Check out The History of Money
Assignment 3:
Just in – some people think that pennies are a waste of time. Please look to the following resource for more information
Assignment 4: Final Report & Recommendations to the Big Bosses.
Answer the questions provided below.
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What is the production process for creating coins/minting coins?
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Pick three arguments for keeping pennies in circulation.
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Pick three arguments for eliminating the penny.
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Give your opinion. How does it compare to the Gallup poll results?
- Are you in the minority or the majority?
Conclusion
Take two unlined 3.5 index cards and create two postcards. Design the front of the post card. Somewhere in the design, include a saying that has the word ‘penny’ in it. Then address the reverse side to a friend or family member. Make each post card different.
Assessment Activity
Make sure you have completed your Agent Notebook to the best of your ability.